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We’ve charted the stars more thoroughly than the sea. And that’s not an exaggeration—we actually have better maps of Mars than we do of most of Earth’s seafloor. Which is pretty wild, considering water covers 70% of our planet.

That means every trip to the coast holds the chance to discover something new. And these curious ocean-goers did just that, stumbling upon everything from eerie underwater statues to creatures that look straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Scroll down to explore their fascinating finds—you might be surprised by what’s been hiding beneath the surface.

#1

Just Seeing Two People Stand On The Ocean Floor Is Strangely Unsettling

Two divers standing on the ocean floor surrounded by darkness, capturing strange oceanic depths.

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    Biggest Megalodon Fossil I Have Found. Found While Diving Off The Coast Of N.c

    Close-up of a person's hand holding a large, weathered shark tooth found in the ocean.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Megladon. They've been finding quite a few on the south coast of England recently.

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    #3

    Washed Up Whale Spine

    Dog examining large ocean vertebrae on a rocky beach, highlighting a strange find.

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    #4

    Real Talk I Think I Just Found A Shell With An Ancient Language On It

    Unique ocean object with brown markings held between fingers on a beach background.

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    Barbara Burns
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. This is a species of saltwater clam called Lioconcha hieroglyphica, and the markings are normal. Like spots on a leopard or stripes on a zebra. They literally mean nothing. Zip. Zilch.

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    #5

    Found By The Ocean

    A hand holding a strange ocean find, a blue glass sphere with barnacles, on a sandy beach with waves in the background.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have no clue what it is but it looks so cool

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    #6

    This Thing Exists. Robust Armored Gurnard Satyrichthys Welchi Is A Strange Looking Fish

    Unusual ocean creature with spiky ridges found on rocky shore.

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    #7

    New Species (Porifera) From The Deep South Atlantic And North Pacific

    Strange ocean finding: white sea sponge resembling a cartoon character on a deep-sea floor.

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    #8

    Today I Found A Rock At Ocean Grove Beach That Looked Like A Sandwich

    Beige rock on sandy beach, one of the strangest things found in the ocean, displaying natural weathering patterns.

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    #9

    Ancient "Computer" Found Near Antikythera Island 1901, The Mechanism Consists Of A Complex System Of 30 Wheels And Plates With Inscriptions Relating To Signs Of The Zodiac, Months, Eclipses And Pan-Hellenic Games

    Ancient corroded mechanism found in the ocean, showcasing intricate gears and encrusted metal parts.

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    pelemele
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Antikythera Mechanism : https://www.worldhistory.org/Antikythera_Mechanism/ and also : https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Antikythera_mechanism

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    #10

    Found This Weird Statue Buried In The Water Off The Coast Of Queens

    Rusty statue found in the ocean, depicting a human figure holding scales on a beach.

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    talliloo
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    could be a figure from the santaria religion as yemaya is said to be goddess of water/ocean

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    #11

    Ocean Atlas Is The World's Largest Underwater Statue. Located In The Bahamas

    Underwater statue of a human figure partially submerged, representing strange oceanic discoveries.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he's gonna jump up and scare the next boat passing

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    #12

    Underwater Sculptures At Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park

    Underwater circle of human sculptures marking a strange ocean discovery.

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    Janelle Collard
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Creepy AF to see if you're scuba diving.

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    #13

    This Fruit I Found It In The Ocean Of Cancun Mexico It Is Similar In Texture And Color To A Coconut But Is Much Smaller The Inside Smells Like A Citrusy Coconut

    Hand holding a strange black and white object found in the ocean.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/coquito-nuts-mini-coconuts#:~:text=And%20unlike%20a%20mature%20coconut,jellies%20for%20texture%20and%20nuttiness.

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    #14

    Apollo 11 Engines, Recovered By Bezos Expeditions

    Rusty engine part from the ocean floor, one of the strangest things found in the ocean.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were Giants in the earth in those days...

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    #15

    Christ Of The Abyss, Key Largo, Florida

    Underwater diver near a large statue in the ocean, showcasing strange oceanic discovery.

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    HardBoiledBlonde
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of religious statues like this when you dive in Mexico.

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    #16

    I Think I Found The Tiniest Heart Of The Ocean. It's Even Too Tiny For Doll Rose

    Tiny black heart-shaped earring found in the ocean, held next to a doll in a black and red dress.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's the perfect size, actually.

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    #17

    Sigillina Cyanea, These Are Strange Creatures To 15 Cm Long

    Bizarre blue and gray oceanic formations hanging from a rocky surface underwater.

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    #18

    The Ribs Of A Once Mighty Ship Bare On The "Graveyard Of The Atlantic." North Carolina, Outer Banks. 1973

    Ocean discovery of a wooden shipwreck on a sandy beach under a clear sky.

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    G A
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    7 months ago

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    Probably just sawdust by now

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    #19

    Purple Anemone Next To What Appears To Be An Eye Of A Super-Camouflaged Fish. Or Perhaps Just Some Weird Reflective Property Of A Rock

    Purple sea creature with tentacles on ocean floor, illustrating strange ocean finds.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When in doubt, assume it's a sea creature and move away.

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    #20

    Huge Japanese Spider Crab

    Man holding a giant crab found in the ocean, showcasing one of the strangest ocean discoveries.

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    Subaru645
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll get the bucket of melted butter…

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    #21

    Found Several Of These In The Ocean Off Moorea, French Polynesia

    Transparent blue seashell shard, one of the strangest ocean finds, displayed on a metallic surface and held up close.

    It’s feels like plastic and the blue is sparkly, only on one side.

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    #22

    Locomotive Graveyard, New Jersey

    Submerged train car wreck in the ocean, showcasing one of the strangest discoveries underwater.

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    #23

    Wreck Of The Rms Rhone, British Virgin Islands

    Underwater shipwreck with coral growth, one of the strangest ocean finds.

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    HappyShannon12
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People used those stairs and walked on the decks of this ship. The tales it could tell....

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    #24

    Weird Ocean Creature My GF Found On The Beach In Santa Cruz, Ca

    Unusual ocean find of an organic, oval-shaped object on sandy beach.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gumboot Chiton. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumboot_chiton

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    #25

    Weird Sea Creature

    Unusual marine creature with dark spiky shell and tail found on a sandy surface.

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    Piwakawaka
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks a bit like a blue glaucus or blue dragon.

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    #26

    Unidentified Golden Orb Found In Gulf Of Alaska

    Unusual object found in the ocean resting on a rocky seabed.

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    #27

    Strange Lights In The South Pacific Ocean

    Mysterious glowing lights spotted in the ocean viewed from an airplane window at night.

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    StrangeOne
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Illegal Chinese fishers using bright lights to attract deep sea creatures, like squid.

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    #28

    Mariana-Trench, Deepest Oceanic Trench On Earth, Around 2,550 Km (1,580 Mi) In Length And 69 Km (43 Mi) In Width

    Diver explores a deep ocean cave, surrounded by mysterious rock formations and blue light.

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    Barbara Burns
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a bizarre choice of photo to illustrate the Mariana Trench. Sheesh.

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    #29

    Weird Ocean Blob Found In Puerto Rico

    Hand holding a strange ocean find, a small round object, against a sandy background.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Beware of The Blob! It creeps And leaps and glides and slides Across the floor Right through the door And all around the wall A splotch, a blotch - Be careful of the blob"

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    #30

    Dug Out Carcass Of The St. Augustine Monster, 1896

    Men standing by a strange discovery on a beach, with horses in the background, showcasing one of the oddest ocean finds.

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    primeline31
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably a decaying whale carcass. The fibers are found under or in the blubber & become visible when rotting.

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